Itineraries
Where to stay
Downtown suits city sightseeing, Zamalek offers restaurants and island walks, and the Giza pyramids area puts the monuments first.
The areas: Downtown, Zamalek, Giza pyramids area.
Where to stay in Cairo: areas and adviceHotels in CairoPlaces to see
All things to do in EgyptNatureAl-Azhar ParkA landscaped park above Historic Cairo has walking paths, gardens and city views.Entry: Tariff varies by visitor category and weekday. Hours: Daily 9:00 AM to 10:00 PM.
FoodAl-Hussein dining streetsCafes and dining streets cluster around the Al-Hussein district beside Khan el-Khalili.Entry: Pay as you go
NeighborhoodAl-Muizz StreetA historic street links monumental facades, small shops and lanes in Islamic Cairo.Entry: Street walk; monument interiors have separate tickets
RuinsCairo CitadelA hilltop fortified complex overlooks Cairo and contains mosques and museum buildings.Entry: Respect mosque visitor rules. Hours: Opens 9:00 AM in summer, 8:00 AM in winter. Last entry 4:00 PM, or 3:30 PM during Ramadan.
TransportCairo International AirportCairo airport handles domestic connections and international departures from several terminals.Entry: Travel ticket required
MuseumCoptic MuseumA museum beside the Hanging Church displays Coptic textiles, manuscripts, stonework and carved wood.Entry: Separate museum ticket. Hours: Opens 9:00 AM; last entry 4:00 PM, or 2:00 PM during Ramadan.
RuinsGiza Pyramids plateauThe pyramids of Khufu, Khafre and Menkaure stand on a desert plateau west of Cairo.Entry: Plateau admission; pyramid interiors cost extra
MuseumGrand Egyptian MuseumA museum near Giza displays Egyptian antiquities, including Tutankhamun objects and Khufu boats.Entry: Book an entry window. Hours: Galleries 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM; Wednesday and Saturday to 9:00 PM. Last entry one hour earlier.
FoodGrand Egyptian Museum dining areaThe museum commercial area has cafes and food outlets for a break between visits.Entry: Meals extra; arrange museum admission first
NatureGrand Egyptian Museum exterior gardensLandscaped outdoor spaces surround the museum complex beside its commercial area.Entry: Included with museum admission; no re-entry
RuinsGreat Sphinx, GizaA monumental lion-bodied statue sits beside the pyramid complex on the Giza plateau.Entry: Part of the plateau visit
ChurchHanging ChurchA Coptic church above the remains of a Roman fort contains carved woodwork and icons.Entry: Active church; respect services. Hours: Daily 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM; services can affect visitor access.
MarketKhan el-KhaliliMarket lanes in Islamic Cairo sell metalwork, jewelry, textiles and souvenirs beside cafes.Entry: Pay as you go
MuseumNational Museum of Egyptian CivilizationThe Fustat museum traces Egyptian civilization and includes the Royal Mummies gallery.Entry: Main museum admission. Hours: Opens 9:00 AM; last entry 4:00 PM, or 3:00 PM during Ramadan. Friday also has an evening session.
FoodOld Cairo lunch streetsThe streets outside the Coptic monuments provide a meal break before continuing through southern Cairo.Entry: Pay as you go; individual opening hours vary
ViewpointQasr al-Nil BridgeA bridge with bronze lion statues connects Downtown Cairo with Gezira Island across the Nile.Entry: Public pavement
MosqueSultan Hassan Mosque and MadrasaA large mosque and religious school faces the square below the Cairo Citadel.Entry: Visitor access may pause for prayer. Hours: Opens 9:00 AM; last entry 4:00 PM, or 3:00 PM during Ramadan.
FoodTalaat Harb and Downtown diningCentral Cairo streets around Talaat Harb have cafes, shops and places to eat.Entry: Pay as you go
FoodZamalek dining streetsThis Nile island neighborhood has restaurants, cafes, galleries and independent shops.Entry: Pay as you go